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gaan-hɛ̀ɛ

Meanings

1NounB1

parading; holding a procession

The act of moving in a procession, often escorting a person or carrying something as part of a ceremony or celebration.

Examples

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2NounB2

mass rush; flocking

a situation where many people go to do or get something at the same time, often following a trend

Examples

When there was news of a sale, people flocked to the department store to buy things until they were sold out.
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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ร, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gaan

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——

Word Breakdown

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การแห่gaan-hɛ̀ɛการแห่gaan-hɛ̀ɛparading; holding a processionparading; holding a processionWord